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Chick-fil-A Leadercast is simulcast to 125,000 people worldwide. Williams is responsible for the planning and execution of the annual event aimed to inspire leaders to make a difference in their local communities. [...] Read more
The hardware, software, apps and web-based technology you need to know about now or in the very near future to help you plan better meetings. [...] Read more
Join us for executive training sessions focused on the industry’s critical trends and strategic business skills to give you a senior-management edge and progressive perspective. [...] Read more
The Event Envoys program, which is for students interested in the field of hospitality, tourism and event management, has produced some inspiring alumnae success stories as well as strong mentors who now work at companies like Coca-Cola, Disney, MTV Networks, NASCAR and W Hotels. [...] Read more
Most people feel obligated to respond to any gift with a reciprocal gift. Use this to your advantage. [...] Read more
They’re meeting planners, hotel sales managers, chefs, bloggers and marketers. Some of them plan large-scale meetings and incentive trips; others are the key corporate sales contacts at their hotels and CVBs. All of them, in some way, contribute to the ever-important world of meetings and events, and they’re making their marks early in their careers. Here are 40 future leaders of the meetings industry. [...] Read more
Karen Chupka is the senior vice president of events and conferences for the Consumer Electronics Association. She’s the lead event planner for the very popular International Consumer Electronics Show, which takes place every year in Las Vegas.
The International Consumer Electronics Show takes place annually at the beginning of the year in Las Vegas, attracting more than 150,000 tech-savvy professionals including retail buyers, distributors, manufacturers, market analysts and press from 140 countries. The event, which debuts some of the world’s latest and greatest gadgets, attracts international media coverage. That puts a lot of pressure on the show’s planner, Karen Chupka, senior [...] Read more
